But some Black religious and social justice leaders, like Bishop William Barber, President of the NC NAACP, say statements of racist outrage from Republican leaders about Charlottesville ring hollow when the policies of these same NCGOP congress people against the interests of African-Americans are taken into account. ...

The reason for the fuss is that the world is facing a public health crisis because resistance to antibiotics is on the rise. ...

According to Seth Frotman, CFPB Assistant Director and Student Loan Ombudsman, the growing connections between loans to gain educational credentials and the subsequent debt incurred that must be repaid – often on modest incomes – is a real-life dilemma. ...

This country’s democracy is under assault now by the current administration, but the fact is, its democracy has never served black people well, nor was it ever intended to. ...

For Heather Heyer, the neo-Nazi assault revealed her passion for justice. She died standing for what she believed in, and her sacrifice helps to redeem an America that is far better than the haters. ...

Tate has an extensive career that spans more than 20 years in higher education. ...

Police arrest Ohio man. ...

It all started when the NC Democratic Party sent out a tweet Sunday acknowledging August 6, 2017 as the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the landmark federal legislation that outlawed racial discrimination in voting. ...

According to Trump and excerpts from the proposed legislation, applicants will score more points if they are “wealthier applicants…English speakers” and are “skilled laborers” who can “financially support themselves” and have skills that "can contribute to our economy." ...

Although subtle, widespread racial disparities in officers’ language use may erode police-community relations, researchers warn. “…the many small differences in how they spoke with community members added up to pervasive racial disparities.” ...